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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.58, 13,512.37 and 5,315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.58, 13,512.37 and 5,315.33 is: 7,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.58 : 13,512.37 = 5,315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.58/13,512.37 = 5,315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.58x = 13,512.37 × 5,315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.58x = 71,822,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,822,738.27/9,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.15

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